noun
- instances of departing from the main subject in speech or writing
Usage: plural form of digression
Examples
- The professor’s frequent digressions made it hard to follow his lecture.
- Her essay was weakened by too many digressions from the central argument.
- The speaker apologized for his digressions and returned to the main topic.
- The novel is filled with interesting digressions about local history.
- Students complained that the teacher’s digressions wasted valuable class time.
- Despite several digressions, the presentation covered all the key points.
- The author’s digressions into personal anecdotes made the book more engaging.